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Lithograph, from "Iconographie des Contemporains depuis 1789 Jusqu'a 1829".

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, a captivating treatise on the art of war and military leadership, is a compilation of strategic principles that have withstood the test of time. The author, drawing upon extensive military experience and a profound understanding of human nature, provides a comprehensive guide to the intricacies of warfare. The principles outlined in this book have been employed by history's greatest generals and remain essential for military success in the modern era. While acknowledging the inherent uncertainty of war, the author emphasizes the importance of anticipating and adapting to changing circumstances. Through a detailed examination of strategy, tactics, and the myriad elements that contribute to military success, this book offers invaluable insights that transcend the battlefield and are applicable to any competitive endeavor. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

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No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. A fine engraved portrait. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. Attractive, decorative and unusual. C. 1830.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No jacket as Issued. Revised Edition. Influential military treatise by one of Napoleon's marshals used during the American Civil War. Original green blind-stamped cloth with gilt spine title. Lightly rubbed with moderate wear to head and base of spine and corners. Binding firm. Contents clean and very good with occasional light foxing, largely concentrated on pages at front and rear of book. Contents include such topics as lines of operation and strategy, tactics, maneuvers, troop organization, artillery, fortifications, administration, courts martials, offensive and defensive wars, marches and encampments, reconnaissances in force, detachments, battles, retreats, night actions, defending fortified positions, etc. Contemporary signature of Col. R.P. Buckland inside front board. Colonel Ralph Pomeroy Buckland served in the American Civil War, commanding the 72nd Ohio Volunteer Infantry with distinction at the Battle of Shiloh. Promoted to the rank of brigadier general, Buckland was placed in command of the District of Memphis, and after the war, served in Congress.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. Hardcover. 8vo. Published by J. Ollivier, London, UK. 1839. Lxxx, 341 pages. Map. First Edition/First Printing. Bound in blandstamped cloth boards with titles present to the spine and front board. Boards have shelf-wear present to the extremities (boards are chipped at the heel of the spine and to crown of the spine). Bookplate of George Crews McGhee (former US ambassador to Turkey). Text is clean and free of marks. Binding tight and solid. "The revolution of 1830 having," in the words of Colonel Smith, " compelled Marshal Marmont to expatriate himself; he took up his residence at Vienna, and remained there till 1834 ; when, be- coming weary of the monotony of an inactive life, he set out on a tour through Hungary, Transylvania, Southern Russia, the Crimea, Turkey, and Egypt." Of this tour he published a journal; from which Colonel Smith has selected the portion relating to Turkey, and translated it ; introducing it by a precis of the remainder of the tour ; illustrating or commenting upon the text in elaborate notes; and appending a disquisition on the present state of affairs in the East, in which Smith combats the conclusions of Marmont as to the inevitable decadence of Turkey, and points out what he conceives to be the proper course for Great Britain to pursue in regenerating the Empire. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Cloth. Condizione: Very Good. None (illustratore). First edition. A very scarce first English translation of Auguste de Marmont's work on the principles of war, translated by Henry Coppee, rebound with original cloth laid back on boards and spine. First English Edition, Very Scarce.Rebound in cloth, with original binding laid back on boards and spine.This is an important and well regarded comprehensive work on the principles of military combat and war, written by Marshal Marmont. Originally published under 'De l'Esprit des Institutions Militaires', Marmont wrote this work from his own experiences within military campaigns, on and off the battlefield.Contents include 'Bases and Lines of Operation, and Strategy', 'Tactics', 'Manoeuvres', 'Battles', and 'Retreats'.Auguste de Marmont (1774-1852) was a French general and nobleman who at one point was Marshal of the Empire. He was awarded the title of Duke of Ragusa, but was eventually exiled to Vienna along with Charles X's entourage after being accused of betraying the Bourbons.Henry Coppee (1821-1895) was an American educator and writer. He served in the Mexican-American War as a lieutenant, and edited the United States Service Magazine during the American Civil War.United States Army stamp to front pastedown, belonging to Edgar Z. Steeves.With eight pages of publisher's adverts to rear of text.Collated, complete. Rebound in cloth with original cloth laid back on spine and boards. Externally, smart. A bit of fading to boards, with minimal wear to extremities. Age-toning to paste downs and endpapers. Prior owner's stamp to front paste down, with prior owner's pencil inscription to front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean, with light age-toning to margins. Very Good. book.

Stiff wraps. Condizione: Good. 12mo. 278 pages. Stiff paper boards with title on the front cover. Black cloth spine. Covers are worn and discolored. It appears the covers are facsimiles. Light to moderate foxing to the contents. Pencil inscription on the right front flyleaf reads, "Col. Samuel W Milton from the publishers." The author wrote this book during his recovery from wounds in battle. He dedicates this work to Jefferson Davis. Jefferson Davis thanks the author and calls him "a master of the art of war" on page 12. Confederate imprint. Parrish & Willingham 4953; Confederate Hundred 60; Sabin 44651. The previous owner served as an Assistant Adjutant General under Samuel Cooper from 1863 to the end of the war. From Find A grave dot com taken from the Biography of Eminent Men of the Carolinas: Samuel Wickiff (how it is spelled in the obit) Melton was born in Yorkville, S. C., February 7, 183? (hard to read). Receiving his early education in Yorkville he graduated from the South Carolina college in the class of 1852. He edited the Chester Standard, published in Chester, in 1852 and 1854. Then he returned to Yorkville and established the Yorkville Examiner on January 1, 1855, running it until 1858, when he sold out to Lewis M. Grist. In the meantime, in 1857, he was admitted to the bar and commenced the practice of law with his brother, C. D. Melton, at Chester, continuing until the war broke out. He enlisted in the Confederate army in 1861, on the staff of Gen. M L. Bonham, as aid-de-camp, accompanying him to Virginia, remaining with him until after the first battle of Bull Run. Subsequently he went on the staff of Maj. Gen. Gustavius W. Smith, commanding the Second corps, he having the rank of major. He remained with Gen. Smith until February, 1863, and was then assigned to duty in the office of the adjutant and inspector general of the Confederate army, at Richmond, where he remained until the close of the war. He was in the first battle of Bull Run, in the Peninsular campaign, in the battles around Richmond, at Seven Pines, the campaign in 1863 in North Carolina, and temporarily on the staff of Gen. Beauregard at the battle of Drury's Bluff. The chief duties, however, from early in 1862 to the close of the war were in the adjutant general's office, in Richmond.

First Confederate edition. 12mo. 278 pp. Pencil inscription on the front endpaper "Frank Schaller / Col 22nd Regt Mississippi Inf." and with the ownership signature of Joseph T. Watkins, "Surgeon, 36th Va. Regt." at the rear. Dedicated to Jefferson Davis. Parrish & Willingham 4953. Confederate Hundred 60. Original cloth-backed printed stiff paper wrappers (rubbed). Very good. (589).

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Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 276 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.63 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 276 pages. 10.00x7.50x0.63 inches. This item is printed on demand.